Pilha
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Pilha in the Bible?
Pilha is listed among the leaders who affixed their names to the binding agreement recorded in Nehemiah 10:24.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Pilha among the signatories helps readers understand the broad communal participation required to re-establish religious and social order in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Pilha reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Pilha in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Pilha clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Nehemiah 10:24
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Pilha." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/pilha/